AI & Tech Layoff & Hiring Tracker

Intel's manufacturing reduction takes effect July 15, 2026, cutting 2,392 positions across four Oregon campuses per WARN filings — nearly 5x the 669 workers initially disclosed in late 2025. Roles include module equipment technicians, software engineers, and process integration staff. Part of Intel's restructuring toward a ~75,000 global headcount target (down from 108,900), distinct from the 15,000-person round announced in January 2026.

Microsoft is cutting ~5,500 employees (under 2.5% of ~220,000 global workforce) in its annual July fiscal-year restructuring. Reductions span sales, consulting, and Xbox, with gaming studios Blizzard, Bethesda Softworks, and Undead Labs also affected. Cuts follow heavy AI infrastructure investment; a voluntary retirement program in early 2026 reduced the scale vs. 2025. Reports confirmed by multiple outlets on July 1–2, with official announcement expected the week of July 7, 2026.

TikTok announced on July 1, 2026 it is restructuring its Dublin European hub, putting ~300 roles at risk — about 10% of the 3,000-person site workforce. The cuts affect the AI data service and operations team, with quality assurance activities consolidated into other regional hubs. Collective staff consultation is underway; some at-risk employees may be offered alternative positions. New roles will also be created, with a net headcount reduction expected around 300.

Sony announced layoffs at Bungie on June 25, 2026, with a state employment filing confirming 292 cuts in Bellevue following the conclusion of Destiny 2's live-service development. The cuts affected most of the Destiny team and several Marathon staff, with studio head Justin Truman also stepping down. It marks the third major round since Sony's $3.6B acquisition in 2022, cutting more than half the studio from its pandemic-era peak of ~1,300.

Oracle cut approximately 500 jobs at its Romania operations on June 25, 2026 — its second round there in under a year. Romania employs around 4,000 Oracle staff and is one of the company's larger engineering footprints in eastern Europe. The cuts are part of Oracle's global AI-driven restructuring, which has reduced worldwide headcount from ~162,000 to ~141,000 over the past year. Oracle cited AI adoption as a continuing driver of workforce reductions.

Lazada announced on June 23, 2026 a 5% reduction across its Southeast Asian workforce in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. The restructuring aims to align the company's structure with current business priorities and long-term efficiency goals. Affected employees were notified directly by HR; in Singapore, Lazada coordinated with FDAWU for transition support including training grants. Headcount estimated at ~1,100 (5% of ~22,000 total employees).

Lucid Group's new CEO Silvio Napoli cut approximately 1,500 employees (18% of the workforce) on June 22, 2026—the company's second major reduction in four months after a 12% cut in February. The layoffs aim to simplify operations, sharpen execution, and align production plans with anticipated demand, generating an estimated $158 million in annualized savings. COO Marc Winterhoff departed simultaneously and the COO role was eliminated. The cuts were disclosed via SEC Form 8-K.

New Director-General Matt Brittin (former Google executive) announced the first phase of restructuring on June 18, cutting 550 news, TV, and radio jobs alongside ~700 corporate roles (1,250 total). Part of a £500M savings drive targeting 1,800–2,000 total redundancies over two years. Long-running programmes including Radio 4's The World Tonight will be axed after 56 years. Driven by uncertainty over BBC's licence fee funding and talks with UK ministers on future funding models.

lastminute.com announced June 17, 2026 it will cut 25% of its global workforce (~400 roles) to restructure as an AI-powered travel company. The ~1,600-person company is eliminating roles in customer-facing and operational functions across multiple countries by end of 2026, targeting €16M in annual cost savings from 2027. Capital is being redeployed toward data infrastructure and specialized AI talent.

Rivian laid off ~300 employees—under 2% of its ~15,200-person workforce—on June 16, 2026, one week after beginning R2 SUV deliveries. The cuts hit service and customer teams including sales and marketing. The company cited its drive to 'profitably scale' and described restructuring 'a handful of teams.' Context: Rivian had added ~1,800 employees in the first five months of 2026 for R2 production ramp and its autonomy program.

Robinhood cut 290 employees (10% of ~2,900 full-time staff) on June 16, 2026. CEO Vlad Tenev announced the cuts in a memo shared on X, framing them as a push for 'talent density' and to avoid a 'heavily-layered organization.' The company is profitable: $350M net income and $1.07B revenue in Q1 2026 (up 15% YoY). Restructuring charges of ~$28M will be recognized in Q2 2026.

Ubisoft closed its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios on June 11, 2026 — its sixth layoff wave of the year — affecting 380 employees across multiple studios. Additional cuts hit Rainbow Six Siege teams at Ubisoft Montreal, 51 positions in Barcelona, and staff at Ubisoft San Francisco. The restructuring follows a record €1.3B operating loss and 21.8% revenue decline for fiscal year 2025–26.

ServiceNow laid off ~300 employees on June 11, 2026, citing AI-driven restructuring. A second separate round followed on June 24, affecting solution consulting, sales, product marketing, and L&D roles (headcount in the 'triple figures,' not officially disclosed). The company stated it is 'actively investing in and hiring for AI-focused skills this era demands while managing headcount with discipline.'

Salesforce filed a California WARN notice for 86 employees effective August 7, marking its second layoff round in 2026. The cuts affect Agentforce AI, MuleSoft IT integration, and Marketing Cloud teams across technology, product, and sales functions. The announcement coincides with Salesforce acquiring revenue management startup m3ter and launching a new share buyback program.

Uber cut 23% of its People & Places division on June 3, 2026, under newly-promoted president Jill Hazelbaker. The HR, recruiting, workplace, and culture team was reduced to eliminate management layers and fragmented ownership. Affected headcount is less than 1% of Uber's ~34,000 global workforce (exact figure not disclosed; ~280 est.); cuts target managers and senior roles. Uber distanced the move from AI, framing it as structural simplification under new leadership.

Google laid off employees across its Cloud division in early June 2026, cutting staff at the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), Mandiant, and broader Cloud teams. The company has not confirmed the headcount; analysts estimate 1,500–3,000 roles eliminated. Alphabet cited AI infrastructure investment as the driver, with 2026 capex guided at $180–190B. Google stated it 'regularly evaluates internal structures to meet the evolving demands of customers and the industry.'

GitLab's Q1 FY2027 earnings call (June 2) confirmed the final restructuring scope: 350 employees (14% of workforce), nearly double the initial May estimate of 180 (7%). The company is exiting 22 countries and eliminating management layers as part of 'GitLab Act 2,' a pivot to AI agentic software development where autonomous agents handle much of the code cycle. Pre-tax restructuring charges: $30–35M. Q1 revenue grew 23% YoY to $264M, beating estimates.

Manhattan Associates (Nasdaq: MANH) disclosed in an SEC 8-K on June 1, 2026 a plan to reduce its global headcount by ~6%, approximately 260 jobs. The Atlanta-based supply-chain commerce software maker cited increased operational efficiencies and a focus on key strategic priorities, while simultaneously reaffirming full-year 2026 guidance. Severance and one-time charges of $7M–$9M are expected in Q2 2026, with the restructuring plan substantially complete by quarter end.

Amdocs is cutting ~3,000 employees (10% of ~30,000 global workforce) as new CEO Shimie Hortig, who assumed the role in March 2026, launches a sweeping AI-driven reorganization. The restructuring centralizes AI into a new dedicated division and flattens management layers. Hundreds of affected roles are based at Amdocs' Israeli development centers. Multiple credible outlets reported the plan on May 28; the company had not officially confirmed specific figures.

Wix announced plans to cut ~1,000 jobs — roughly 20% of its 5,277-person workforce — its largest-ever layoff. CEO Avishai Abrahami explicitly named AI as the cause, making Wix one of the first major SaaS firms to publicly attribute workforce cuts to AI productivity gains. The announcement followed a Q1 2026 net loss of $57.5M on $541M revenue, with shares down ~50% year-to-date. Cuts will affect all departments globally.

ClickUp CEO Zeb Evans announced via X on May 22, 2026 that the $4B productivity platform is cutting 22% of its ~1,500-person workforce to build a '100x org' where AI agents outnumber staff 3:1 (3,000 agents currently deployed internally). The company simultaneously introduced $1 million annual salary bands for employees achieving '100x impact' through AI system management. Evans framed the cuts as a structural bet on AI-native operations rather than a cost-cutting exercise.

Intuit cut 3,000 employees (17% of its 18,200-person global workforce) across TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp on May 20, 2026. CEO Sasan Goodarzi cited organizational simplification and eliminating redundant roles. Simultaneously, the company announced plans to hire 1,800 new workers in AI engineering and product development and signed multi-year AI partnerships with Anthropic and OpenAI to power its consumer financial products.

LinkedIn announced on May 13, 2026, that it would cut ~875 employees (5% of its 17,500-person workforce) in a sweeping reorganization. The Microsoft-owned platform cited consolidation and real-estate reduction, including closure of its Graz, Austria office. Affected departments include engineering, product, marketing, and enterprise sales. Cuts come despite 12% YoY revenue growth; Reuters reported AI automation was not the primary driver.

Cisco announced cuts of fewer than 4,000 employees (~5% of its workforce) alongside record Q3 FY2026 earnings, with revenue up 12% YoY to $15.8 billion. CEO Chuck Robbins framed it as a pivot toward AI infrastructure—silicon, optics, security, and enterprise AI. Notifications began May 14; restructuring charges estimated at up to $1 billion. Affected staff receive one year of Cisco U AI and cybersecurity training access.

BILL Holdings announced on May 7, 2026 that it would eliminate 709 positions—approximately 30% of its total workforce—as part of a restructuring to improve organizational agility and profitability. The cuts span multiple functions and are expected to generate $30–60M in pre-tax charges, primarily severance. The board simultaneously authorized a $1B stock buyback program. Most cash charges will be incurred in Q4 FY2026, with restructuring substantially complete by end of Q1 FY2027.

Cloudflare announced its first-ever mass layoff on May 7, 2026, cutting 1,100 jobs (~21% of its 5,156-person workforce). CEO Matthew Prince cited AI-driven productivity shifts, noting internal AI tool usage had surged 600%+ in three months. Cuts spanned all departments except quota-carrying salespeople, despite record Q1 2026 revenue of $639.8M (+34% YoY). Affected employees received full base pay through end of 2026 plus continued healthcare.

Arctic Wolf eliminated 250 employees - less than 10% of its workforce - to redirect investment toward its AI-powered Aurora Superintelligence Platform and agentic Security Operations Center. The company said the restructuring allows it to operate more efficiently and deliver autonomous security capabilities. Affected roles spanned sales, product development, and marketing, with Canadian staff also impacted.

Ticketmaster, a Live Nation subsidiary, laid off approximately 350 employees (about 8% of its global workforce) across 25 countries on May 6, 2026. Engineering, product management, and design took the heaviest cuts. Global President Saumil Mehta framed the cuts as flattening organizational layers to accelerate decision-making and AI integration, even as Live Nation reported strong Q1 revenue of $3.79B, ahead of analyst estimates of $3.57B.

PayPal announced plans to cut approximately 4,760 employees - 20% of its 23,800-person workforce - over the next 2-3 years as new CEO Enrique Lores pursues a turnaround targeting $1.5B in annualized savings. The company is aggressively adopting AI across its development processes. Lores, who joined from HP Inc. on March 1 2026, framed the reductions as a phased reorganization rather than a single-day workforce action.

ZoomInfo Technologies announced on May 5, 2026 that it would cut approximately 600 employees (20% of Q1 headcount) as AI reprices B2B sales intelligence and demand for its legacy database products weakens. Around 340 US, India, and UK employees were notified immediately, primarily in go-to-market and G&A. The company will also close its Israel site by year-end. The restructuring targets $60M in annual run-rate opex reductions, with completion expected by end of 2026.

Freshworks cut approximately 500 employees - 11% of its global workforce - after CEO Dennis Woodside stated that more than half of the company's code is now written by AI. The San Mateo SaaS firm expects ~$8M in one-time restructuring costs. Despite the cuts, Q1 2026 revenue of $228.6M beat estimates and rose 16% year-over-year, indicating the restructuring is AI-driven rather than financially distressed.

Coinbase eliminated 700 employees - 14% of its ~5,000-person workforce - as CEO Brian Armstrong restructures the exchange around AI efficiency. The company will flatten its org chart to five layers maximum and deploy AI-native pods, potentially including one-person teams directing AI agents. Armstrong cited both sluggish crypto market conditions and AI productivity gains as driving the cuts.

Meta began executing cuts of ~8,000 employees (~10% of its ~80,000-person workforce) on May 20, 2026, confirmed via an internal memo sent May 18. CEO Zuckerberg is simultaneously reassigning approximately 7,000 employees to AI-focused projects and has indicated further rounds are possible in August and later in 2026. The restructuring is part of Meta's $145B AI infrastructure commitment, including a $21B deal with CoreWeave.

Microsoft offered voluntary buyouts to about 7% of US employees (~8,750 workers) at senior director level and below whose age plus years of service totals 70 or higher. First-ever voluntary retirement program in Microsoft's 51-year history, framed as a reshape as the company pours billions into AI infrastructure. Eligible employees receive details May 7.

BBC announced cuts of up to 2,000 jobs — 10% of its 21,500 workforce — its biggest workforce reduction since 2011. Interim director general Rhodri Talfan Davies cited inflation, licence fee pressure, and a turbulent global economy. Part of a £600M ($815M) three-year cost-cutting plan targeting £500M in savings.

Snapchat parent Snap is cutting 1,000 employees — 16% of its full-time workforce — plus closing 300 open roles, per CEO Evan Spiegel's 'crucible moment' memo. Cuts projected to reduce annualized cost base by $500M+ before end of 2026; Spiegel cites AI advancements enabling teams to reduce repetitive work.

Disney began laying off approximately 1,000 employees on April 14–15, 2026, under CEO Josh D'Amaro. Cuts span traditional TV (including ESPN), movie studio, product & technology, and corporate functions — heavily concentrated in marketing and publicity. Follows the consolidation of Disney's marketing division in January.

Oracle's FY2026 annual report (filed June 22) confirmed 21,000 cuts — 13% of global headcount, from ~162K to 141K employees as of May 31. Oracle cited AI adoption as the primary driver and warned that cuts 'may continue to result in reductions to our workforce.' The company incurred $1.84B in severance costs during fiscal 2026 and is redirecting investment into AI infrastructure via data center deals with OpenAI and Meta.

Cut ~10% of workforce — over 900 from R&D — in an 'AI-first' restructuring.

Jack Dorsey cut nearly half of Block's workforce, citing AI productivity gains.

Cut ~1,000 roles across marketing, product, and Agentforce teams in an AI and leadership reshuffle.

Second major round, cutting ~16,000 corporate roles in an anti-bureaucracy, AI-driven push.

Intel cut approximately 15,000 positions across multiple 2026 phases under CEO Lip-Bu Tan's recovery strategy. The largest wave targets manufacturing: 2,392 workers across four Oregon campuses and ~1,935 in California depart July 15, 2026. An earlier Phase 3 cut 3,800 sales and support roles in January. Intel aims to shrink to ~75,000 employees globally and reposition as a contract chip manufacturer competing with TSMC.

Cut ~1,500 Reality Labs roles and closed four VR studios as Meta pivoted to AI wearables.